After only just beating Strasbourg last week thanks to a late penalty scored by Kylian Mbappé, PSG went into their match against Lens on Sunday in far from the best shape. In addition to Lionel Messi, the visitors were also missing the suspended Neymar, sent off against Strasbourg, and the injured trio of Nuno Mendes, Renato Sanches and Presnel Kimpembe. But focusing on PSG’s absentees does Lens and the magnetic Franck Haise a massive disservice. The story of Lens’ 3-1 victory was not about PSG losing – rather it was about Lens winning.
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